James I (a Presbyterian, r. in Scotland, 1567 as James VI; in England 1603 – 1625) issues the First Charter of Virginia, authorizing Thomas Gates, George Somers and seven others to form a government for the colony of Virginia, consisting of a 13-member royally appointed council. The ancient Rights and Liberties of the Magna Carta are extended to all colonists.
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Authority:
Magna Carta, Chapter 13
ccc-2point0.com/magna-carta-excerpts
References:
The Avalon Project : The First Charter of Virginia; April 10, 1606
avalon.law.yale.edu/17th_century/va01.asp
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